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A free-spirited world-renowned naturalist who earned the epithet ea walking
encyclopediaf for his native marvelous memory. Went to America at the
age of 19, captivated by the wonder of slime molds and immersed himself
in the studies. Struggled to pursue his studies, such as traveling Cuba
as a member of a circus, before making his way to UK. Using remarkable
linguistic talent and extensive knowledge, contributed to making lists
of the Eastern collection of the British Museum, while publishing a lot
of theses in the science magazine eNaturefh Also met Sun Yat-sen, father
of the Chinese Revolution, soon established quite a rapport and remained
close friends since then. At 33, came back to Japan and settled in Tanabe
City, Wakayama Prefecture, where devoting himself to research on slime
molds. Discovered many new species through trekking the Kumano Mountains.
Although branded as an oddball because of his uninhibited behavior and
unique scholastic achievements accomplished while turning his back on all
academic societies, Kumagusu Minakata was by nature a shy and kind-hearted
soul and a giant who devoted his life to the natural conservation movement.
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